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Stockpiling critical materials can support U.S. defense supply needs and domestic industrial capacity. The announcement does not identify the materials or describe expected effects on suppliers, prices, or jobs.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES
Defense Logistics Agency commits $2 billion to critical materials
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The Defense Logistics Agency says it committed $2 billion during fiscal year 2026 to acquire strategic and critical materials for the National Defense Stockpile. The agency says the effort is intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity and support national security priorities.
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